ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust based in Vero Beach, Florida, focusing on residential mortgage-backed securities. Its portfolio mainly includes securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government entities, covering a range of home loans and some unsecured notes and bonds. By operating as a REIT, it enjoys certain tax advantages, distributing most of its income to shareholders. Founded in 2008, ARMOUR invests in both government-guaranteed and other residential mortgage securities.
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